Conversion of cotton waste into biodiesel and animal feed

Problem statement

Energy shortage in Kenya.

Executive summary

Conversion of cotton waste into biodiesel to power vehicles, the factory and farm machinery.

Technology description

It is a chemical process through which the waste oil is converted into biodiesel and the solid in animal feed. The industry operates on a commercial level with a production capacity of 10.000 Litres per month of biodiesel and 70 tons of animal feed with a market of 1.200 farmers and 3 institutions including the United Nations in Nairobi. It produces high quality fuel and animal feed, through a simple process, in areas with adequate feedstock. It can be developed further for glycerine extraction and detergent production.

Market deployment considerations

It produces high quality fuel and animal feed, through a simple process, in areas with adequate feedstock.

Environmental considerations

No, it is already working and is having a positive impact on the community. With more feedstock it can be scaled rapidly.